Defender

Defender

Released2002
Defender is an updated version of the classic arcade game of the same name. The Manti bugs have invaded earth and the remaining human survivors now live in colonies throughout the solar system. As more swarms of Manti arrive, even the colonies are now in danger of being wiped out. You've been enlisted to help save the remaining colonists and destroy the Manti bugs! There are a total of six different ships to fly, each with its own flight characteristics and special weapons. Weapon and shield power-ups can also be found throughout the various missions. As in the original version of Defender, the Manti will try to capture any humans they can find to change them into mutants to increase their attack force. To increase chances of success you will need to rescue captured humans before this happens and bring them to a safe landing zone. Saving colonists will also earn you some credits, which can later be used to buy improved weapons or shields for your ship. Also included are several video extras detailing the historical perspective of and the making of Defender.
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Details

Developer7 Studios
PublisherMidway
ReleasedOctober 21, 2002
StatusReleased
GenresShooterArcade
ThemesScience fiction
PlatformsPlayStation 2 PlayStation 2Xbox XboxXbox 360 Xbox 360NIN Nintendo GameCube
ModesSingle player

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About This Game

The Swarm Wars have been grinding on for years, and Earth has been occupied. Kyoto, a rookie pilot, enlists with the Galactic Stargate Authority to fight back—and finishes training just in time for the Manti to launch their largest offensive yet against Cydonia Base. Pushed to the far edge of the solar system, the GSA scrambles to organize its response. Kyoto will receive mission orders from the Battleship Memory, absorb criticism from the demanding Colonel Adams, and gather tactical intelligence about the Manti from the researcher Dr. Mudo—all while working toward the operation that might end the second alien swarm for good.